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In short: disassemble everything (other than the center bolt on the back plate as that's "permanently bonded"), apply oven cleaner to strip anodising, rinse cleaner off, get buffing!
There are various tutorials on how to polish intricate bits of metal with varying levels of kit. Throwing money at a professional is also an option.
Just get them polished up!